

WBEZ’s Curious City explores the history of Chicago’s disco scene
Won’t you take me to Funkytown?
Chicago boasts a dance culture that varies depending on the area and time. Disco, house and the relationship of dance with both queer and BIPOC communities are explored in the latest installment of WBEZ’s Curious City.
Reset speaks with the people behind the story.
GUESTS: JP Swenson, luminary fellow with WBEZ’s Curious City Lori Branch, DJ, music historian, and host of Vintage House on WNUR
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WBEZ’s Curious City explores the history of Chicago’s disco scene
Won’t you take me to Funkytown?
Chicago boasts a dance culture that varies depending on the area and time. Disco, house and the relationship of dance with both queer and BIPOC communities are explored in the latest installment of WBEZ’s Curious City.
Reset speaks with the people behind the story.
GUESTS: JP Swenson, luminary fellow with WBEZ’s Curious City Lori Branch, DJ, music historian, and host of Vintage House on WNUR